Scout updates historic African American cemetery, plus other news in Scouting

Greshman Kinard, a Life Scout from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is leading an Eagle Scout service project to preserve the historic Scanlonville Cemetery, also known as Remley Point Cemetery.

“…I kind of wanted to do something I could come back to and look in on in the community I live in,” Greshman said.

Greshman partnered with the East Cooper Civic Club, which owns the cemetery, to discuss improving the site. The club aims to preserve the cemetery, in its natural state, allowing it to return to nature while ensuring accessibility.

As part of the project, Greshman and his team installed posts and ropes along the cemetery’s pathways to improve visibility and help guide visitors and  hearses.

With his project nearing completion, Greshman hopes future Scouts will continue to build upon his work.

Read more about this story on the Live 5 WCSC website, or watch the video below.

BSA troop rallies community to aid wildfire victims

Troop 194 from Bakersfield, California, gathered at a local park on Sunday and organized a donation drive to aid victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

The Scouts collected essential goods, including food, water, toiletries and clothing. Scoutmaster Raman Dhaliwal spoke about the importance of preparing for natural disasters and mobilizing the community to help.

Some of the donations collected also supported the broader Scouting community, including the Western Los Angeles County Council and the Verdugo Oaks Council.

The troop’s collective effort was a powerful demonstration of community and teamwork.

Learn more about this story on the Bakersfields Now website or in the video below.

Sea Scouts to showcase ice safety skills at local carnival 

A group of Sea Scouts recently trained with Gilford Fire and Rescue at the town docks in Gilford, New Hampshire, to learn ice safety and rescue techniques when venturing out on the ice.

“Sea Scouts have water adventures year-round, and we hope to train our youth to stay out of danger in the first place by taking the proper precautions, get themselves out of trouble if they fall through and safely assist others without being put in jeopardy themselves,” says Tom Ceniglio, skipper of Sea Scout Ship 72.

Scouts learned how to assess ice thickness, use flotation devices and safely perform shore-based rescues. The training also covered handling emergencies, including using ice picks and calling 911 before assisting others.

The group, which includes 13 youth and adults, plans to showcase these skills at the Alton Winter Carnival in February.

Learn more about this story on The Laconia Daily Sun website.


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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.